Friday, September 10, 2010

VIOLIN CLASS PROCEDURES

BEGINNING OF CLASS:

Come into class quickly and quietly.

Get your instrument and music folder.

Put your music on the stand.

Place the instrument to the right of the chair.

Remove the bow from the case.

Rosin your bow.

Get your instrument out and close the case.

Do your bow exercises.

Practice material covered in your last music lesson.



END OF CLASS:

Wipe off the stick of the bow with your cleaning cloth.

Loosen the bow.

Place the bow in the case.

Wipe off the strings and the body of your instrument.

Place the instrument in the case.

Fold the cleaning cloth and place it over the strings


Close the case and latch it.

Put music away in folder

Return to your seat until the bell rings and the instructor dismisses you.


CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

Instrument, music, pencil and accessories (rosin, shoulder rest, tuner, etc.) must be in class each day.

Follow directions the first time!

Raise your hand and wait to be called on.

Remain in your seat (unless you have permission to do otherwise).

If it is not yours, do not touch it.

Do not play your instrument out of turn.

NO food, gum, candy or drinks in the Orchestra room.